Purpose and Function
The Chapman Chapter of the
Gold Humanism Honor
Society (GHHS), known locally as simply the Chapman Society,
was established at the University of Florida College of Medicine
during the 2002-2003 academic year as part of a national effort
to provide a means of formally recognizing medical students,
residents and faculty members demonstrating exemplary behavior
that promotes humanism in medicine. Creation of this GHHS
Chapter serves to emphasize the importance of humanism and
professionalism throughout the continuum of physician training
at our institution, as already recognized by such events as the
signing of the Code of Ethics developed by each new class, the
cadaver ceremony, and the White Coat Ceremony.
The GHHS is a national organization that honors senior medical
students, residents, role-model physician teachers and other
exemplars recognized for demonstrated excellence in clinical
care, leadership, compassion and dedication to service.
Organized to elevate the values of humanism and professionalism
within the field of medicine and its constituent institutions,
the Society is fast becoming integrated into the medical
educational environment.
The Chapman Chapter of the Gold Humanism Honor Society shall:
* sponsor academic events emphasizing humanism in medicine;
* promote humanism in medicine through various other
activities;
* undertake community projects; and
* assist the Dean in fulfilling the mission, goals and
objectives of the College.
Members of the Chapman Chapter of the
Gold Humanism Honor Society should demonstrate:
* integrity and sound moral reasoning;
* respect for others from all stations of life;
* a willingness to engage in supportive patient
interaction/advocacy;
* the ability to establish communicative relationships that
focus on listening and understanding;
* an ability to learn from life experiences; and
* in the face of adversity, maintain compassion, concern,
respect, integrity and commitment to humanistic goals.
